Spring 2025 Book Fair
What is the scholastic book fair?
The Scholastic Book Fair is a temporary event hosted at the school where students can buy books at low prices. Books are organized by age/grade level, making shopping easy for students of all ages and reading levels.
Not only do students look forward to the Book Fair, but Scholastic also gives a portion of the proceeds back to Parker PTO, which we then invest back into our school. It is a win-win for the Parker Community!
When can my child shop and purchase books?
During their CCR library time, with a pass from their teacher, or during one of our special events, for adults to join them. All times are provided below:
Monday, March 24
7:00 - 7:20 AM: Donuts with Grown-Ups for Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st Grade Students can bring a grown-up to shop with them and enjoy a treat!
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM: Book Fair is open to students with a pass/CCR
Tuesday, March 25
7:00 - 7:20 AM: Donuts with Grown-Ups for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students can bring a grown-up to shop with them and enjoy a treat!
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM: Book Fair is open to students with a pass/CCR
Wednesday, March 26
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM: Book Fair is open to students with a pass/CCR
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Book Fair is open to students with an adult
Thursday, March 27
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM: Book Fair is open to students with a pass/CCR
Friday, March 28
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM: Book Fair is open to students with a pass/CCR
6:00 - 7:30 pm Outdoor Book Fair at 🔗Family Night! Last chance to purchase from the Book Fair before we pack it up for this semester.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Cash, Check (Made payable to Parker PTO), Gift Certificate, E-Wallet, Credit Card & Apple Pay (with guardian permission).
My child is younger; will there be an adult to assist them?
We have volunteers to help at the Book Fair to help students manage available funds/purchases. We recommend sending money in an envelope with their name and teacher’s name on it.
Want to volunteer? Sign up on our Volunteers Page, or 🔗click here.
What is the difference between a gift certificate and an e-wallet?
A gift certificate is purchased through the PTO, whereas an E-Wallet is purchased through Scholastic. Any remaining balance on an e-wallet stays in Scholastic’s system, while gift certificate balances can be donated to the library.
🔗 Purchase Gift Certificates here.
🔗Learn more about e-wallets right from the Scholastic website by clicking here.
🔗Create your student's e-wallet and see more about Parker's Book Fair by clicking here.
Is there a fund where I can donate for students who may not have enough funds for a book?
Here is a link to the Parker Community Account e-wallet. Anyone can make a donation to this e-wallet to benefit students at Parker who may need assistance to purchase a book from the book fair. It is under Ms. Hokanson's name and states 5th grade, however, it is not for 5th grade students exclusively (Scholastic makes us choose a grade level). Students in need of all grade levels will benefit.
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=51366920-ecab-4815-842b-d3d2eacba13b
Am I, a grown-up, allowed to go to the book fair?
The best way to get into the Book Fair is to 🔗volunteer! 😜
The times below are the only times available for grown-ups to attend the Book Fair with their students. See the above section for ALL times the Book Fair is open (for students alone, and students plus grown-ups)
Monday, March 24
7:00 - 7:20 AM: Donuts with Grown-Ups for Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st Grade Students can bring a grown-up to shop with them and enjoy a treat!
Tuesday, March 25
7:00 - 7:20 AM: Donuts with Grown-Ups for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students can bring a grown-up to shop with them and enjoy a treat!
Wednesday, March 26
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Book Fair is open to students with an adult
Friday, March 28
6:00 - 7:30 pm Outdoor Book Fair at 🔗Family Night! Last chance to purchase from the Book Fair before we pack it up for this semester.
Do Grown-ups need to be VIPS-approved to visit or Volunteer at the book fair?
Grown-ups only need to be VIPS-approved if they are volunteering.
If a grown-up is shopping with a student during lunch or after school on Wednesday, they will get a Visitor Pass from the front office.
For Donuts with a Grown-Up, they will enter through Spark Park/gym doors.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Email questions to parkerbookfair@gmail.com.
